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Case Western Reserve University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Case Western Reserve University

CWRU

Cleveland, Ohio 44106

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Case Western Reserve University is a private institution in Cleveland with particular strength in engineering and biology. With an average SAT of 1501, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $87,989 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,909.

Established

1826

Motto

Historical: Christo et Ecclesiae

Mascot

Spartie

Type

Private research university

Conference

University Athletic Association (UAA)

Campus Visits

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29%Acceptance

1501SAT Avg

6,108Students

9:1Student:Faculty

87%Grad Rate

$87,989Earnings 10yr

$38,909Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Case Western Reserve University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate28.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1501

Reading & WritingMid: 710

700750

MathMid: 760

730790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34

3235

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

28.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1501

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,671

Room & Board$18,202

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$81,533

Average Net Price$38,909

Median Debt at Graduation$24,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,510

$30–48K$18,657

$48–75K$19,106

$75–110K$33,489

$110K+$49,117

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,909

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,488

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (215)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

6,108

Gender Split

48% / 52%

Women / Men

First Generation

11%

Pell Grant Recipients

17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35%

Black 6%

Hispanic 12%

Asian 27%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate87.0%

Freshman Retention92.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$75,613

8 Years$77,640

10 Years$87,989

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$78,000

Men

$99,400

Rankings

U.S. News

#51

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Forbes

#238

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Wall Street Journal

#52

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Washington Monthly

#148

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History & Fun Facts

•Western Reserve College, or "Reserve" as it was popularly called, was the first college in northern Ohio.
•The abolitionist John Brown, who would lead the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, grew up in Hudson and was the son of co-founder Owen Brown.
•Western Reserve was the first college west of the Appalachian Mountains to enroll (1832) and graduate (1836) an African-American student, John Sykes Fayette.
•Frederick Douglass gave the commencement speech in 1854.
•In 1838, the Loomis Observatory was built by astronomer Elias Loomis, and today remains the second oldest observatory in the United States, and the oldest still in its original location.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

102Above Average

Estimated from OH state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Clevelandpop. 370K

4 mi(7 min)

Detroitpop. 640K

93 mi(161 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

112 mi(194 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLE Cleveland14 mi

PIT Pittsburgh100 mi

DTW Detroit102 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA545 mi · ~15h 45m drive

New York, NY399 mi · ~11h 32m drive

Hartford, CT462 mi · ~13h 21m drive

Providence, RI526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Albany, NY410 mi · ~11h 51m drive

Syracuse, NY299 mi · ~8h 38m drive

Rochester, NY234 mi · ~6h 46m drive

Buffalo, NY169 mi · ~4h 53m drive

Philadelphia, PA354 mi · ~10h 14m drive

Pittsburgh, PA112 mi · ~3h 14m drive

Harrisburg, PA261 mi · ~7h 32m drive

Newark, NJ391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

Washington, DC301 mi · ~8h 42m drive

Baltimore, MD304 mi · ~8h 47m drive

Atlanta, GA557 mi · ~16h 5m drive

Charlotte, NC436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Raleigh, NC427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

Miami, FL1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive

Orlando, FL896 mi · ~25h 53m drive

Tampa, FL938 mi · ~27h 6m drive

Nashville, TN462 mi · ~13h 21m drive

New Orleans, LA928 mi · ~26h 49m drive

Richmond, VA353 mi · ~10h 12m drive

Chicago, IL312 mi · ~9h 1m drive

Detroit, MI93 mi · ~2h 41m drive

Minneapolis, MN633 mi · ~18h 17m drive

St. Louis, MO496 mi · ~14h 20m drive

Kansas City, MO703 mi · ~20h 19m drive

Indianapolis, IN267 mi · ~7h 43m drive

Columbus, OH129 mi · ~3h 44m drive

Cleveland, OH4 mi · ~7 min drive

Milwaukee, WI339 mi · ~9h 48m drive

Dallas, TX1029 mi · ~29h 44m drive

Houston, TX1118 mi · ~32h 18m drive

Austin, TX1188 mi · ~34h 19m drive

San Antonio, TX1261 mi · ~36h 26m drive

Los Angeles, CA2049 mi · ~59h 12m drive

San Francisco, CA2166 mi · ~62h 34m drive

San Diego, CA2035 mi · ~58h 47m drive

Seattle, WA2024 mi · ~58h 28m drive

Portland, OR2054 mi · ~59h 20m drive

Denver, CO1228 mi · ~35h 29m drive

Phoenix, AZ1750 mi · ~50h 33m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1569 mi · ~45h 20m drive

Honolulu, HI4561 mi · ~131h 46m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Cleveland (CLE)14 miles

Rental car

21 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

28 min$17-28

Pittsburgh (PIT)100 miles

Rental car

150 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

200 min$120-200

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Case Western Reserve University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award